I’ve always had this impression that jam and jelly were incredibly tricky to make. I’ve never properly used pectin, and any discussion of disinfecting and sealing Ball jars provokes anxiety. And yet, I’m well versed at compotes and fruit sauces to top pancakes and French toast in the morning! And they’re not so different. The ease with which every contestant on the Great British Bake Off whips up a jam for their cakes or trifles inspires me, and I’ve wanted...
I split a weekly CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share - a veg box! - with my husband and another friend. I love that it gives us local produce throughout the year, connects us to the landscape and the seasons where we live, and the farmers who provide our food, and is much more environmentally friendly than getting all our fruit & veg from the grocery store.
In our last November share, we were given a surprise bag of...
Here are some vegan recipes from the recent vegan cookery demonstration in Dublin with Pat Timlin. They were chosen for their simplicity as well as their deliciousness - enjoy!
Vegan Cookery Demonstration Menu
Fennel, Radish & Broad Bean Salad Quinoa Tabbouleh with Pomegranate and Fresh Mint
Vegetable Chilli, with fresh Guacamole Potato & Cauliflower Curry, with Pilau Rice and Paratha Breads
Here in Bristol the sangha night theme through the late winter and spring has been ‘Building the Buddhaland’, setting the scene well for Buddhist Action Month in June. The flyer attached gives full details of the different events through the month, or there’s a quick overview below. Look forward to seeing you many of you at one or many of these events!
SANGHANIGHT: THEBURNINGHOUSE with Kamalamani, Tuesday 2nd June, 7.30pm
By Candradasa on Wed, 3 Apr, 2013 - 21:17Here’s a new version of the much-loved book ‘The Jewel in the Cabbage’ by Vimalabandhu, long-time Buddhist chef. Sub-titled “Cooking with Metaphors”, it’s a meditation on vegan cooking both delightful and profound. And Vimalabandhu is generously making it available for free as an eBook!
All proceeds from sales of the paperback edition will help resource the new ‘Triratna Vegans’ project. Click here to get it for only £3.99! ($6).
By lokabandhu on Thu, 23 Aug, 2012 - 16:51Buddhism on a Plate: the case for Buddhists to go vegan. A compelling essay by Samacitta, chair of Triratna’s Birmingham Buddhist Centre.
